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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Electric Vehicle Usage

Wednesday 17 November 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Key points

  • The UK Government are committed to supporting electric vehicle usage in Wales and across the UK.
  • The UK Government have introduced a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.
  • The UK Government granted 187,000 from the community renewal fund to install electric vehicle charging points in the Scottish Borders.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Transport Wales
Context

The question focuses on the steps being taken by the Government to encourage electric vehicle usage specifically in Wales.

Question

What steps the Government are taking to encourage electric vehicle usage in Wales?

Answer from David Davies

The UK Government are committed to supporting electric vehicle usage in Wales, as well as across the rest of the UK, which is why we have introduced a ban on the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and introduced the on-street residential charge point scheme.

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Not addressed: Specific initiatives for Wales were not detailed

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Q2 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Transport Energy
Context

The questioner welcomes the rapid change to electric vehicles but expresses concern about rural areas falling behind. He specifically asks for support on installing more rapid chargers.

Question

I welcome the rapid change to electric vehicles but am sure the Minister will agree that we must not let rural areas fall behind. This is an issue for Wales, but it also affects all parts of these islands, including my constituency in the Scottish Borders. What are the Government doing to support the installation of more rapid chargers in rural areas to encourage more people to make the switch to electric vehicles?

Answer from David Davies

My hon. Friend will be aware that the UK Government recently granted £187,000 from the UK community renewal fund to help the project in his constituency to provide electric vehicle charging points across the Scottish Borders. The UK Government will continue to support the installation of electric charge points through various schemes, including the £2.5 billion that has been committed to plug-in vehicle grants and charging infrastructure programmes.

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